I came back this year, not knowing whether to be hopeful that they'd build again in such an incredible place, or hope that they wouldn't build again in such a precarious place.
They've built again.
This is in the early stages of nesting -- nest is built, and she's just starting to stay in the nest. I'm hoping to brave the chiggers and ticks and spend some more time out there this spring and summer. It's truly a wonder experience watching these beautiful birds. I bring my kindle, my camera, tripod, and shutter release, keeping one eye out for movement, and the other for reading and spend multiple hours watching, reading, and waiting.
Thanks for the kind votes and comments! There are some truly awesome shots in this challenge. If the birds in the bird box doesn't beat me, you're all insane!!
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It's a great scene, but honestly the blown highlights detract from the scene for me.
I do agree -- however it's a very difficult area to shoot. The birds are actually quite dark, so you need to overexpose to get the details in the shadows. Even though I shoot RAW, when it's bright sunlight, you either lose the shadows or over expose the head/wing tops. Too bad it can't shoot fast enough to bracket while flying! :)
Kudos to you on this magnificent capture. Your timing is impeccable. Amazing wingspan extended detail. The light is a bit harsh, but if you hadn't had full sunlight, you wouldn't have been able to freeze the action so professionally. Okay, it's a 10.
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